Feathers, branches and nature was the theme at Western Plains Cultural Centre on Monday, as part of the centre's school holiday workshops, which is currently running all week.
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The WPCC first workshop, Beautiful Birds, had a group of budding new artists create their very own birds, with the help of local artist Alicia O'Connor.
Using wool, crayons, glue, silks and fake feathers, the young inventors took part in a two-hour workshop, creating three birds each, which they were then able to take home and hang on their walls.
As part of the course, Ms O'Connor first took the students into the WPCC gallery to give the students some inspiration.
"It's important to introduce children to art at a young age," she said.
"I've got family with kids who are wanting to do art at ages three and four years, but there is not always a lot of opportunity for children to explore.
"There's nothing better than getting creative, and it builds so many other skills in different areas."
WPCC education officer Karen Hagan said the workshops currently running this week were more than just craft.
"The tutors are helping to lay down the foundation of art appreciation," she said.
"Visual literacy is so important , as we see images all the time."
Tuesday's workshop at the WPCC is Owls: Creatures of the Night!, in which printer Milena Sallustio will help students learn more about native owls and create their very own unique print.
